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Merrill is questionable to return to Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons due to a left hamstring injury, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Merrill played the final 6:41 of the first quarter before exiting to the locker room. If the sharpshooter is unable to return, Max Strus and Jaylon Tyson will likely help pick up the slack.

Merrill (undisclosed) exited to the locker room after the first quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.

Merrill played the final 6:41 of the opening quarter before heading back to the locker room with a member of the medical staff. It's unclear why he left the floor, and he can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers.

Huerter will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a left adductor strain, and his next opportunity to play will come in Game 2 on Thursday. With the 27-year-old swingman sidelined, Daniss Jenkins and Javonte Green are candidates for increased minutes off the bench.

Edwards (knee) is questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Wednesday.

Edwards played limited minutes off the bench in Monday's Game 1 win following a two-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension, posting 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes. If he's cleared to play ahead of Game 2, the superstar guard will likely remain on a minutes restriction.

Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Wednesday.

Dosunmu has a chance to end a two-game absence with right calf soreness Wednesday. Terrence Shannon, who has logged 35 minutes in back-to-back contests for the Timberwolves, would likely be pushed into a lesser role if Dosunmu is available for Game 2.

Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves.

Bryant missed Monday's Game 1 loss due to a right foot sprain he sustained in a recent practice, though head coach Mitch Johnson said he's optimistic it won't be a long-term issue. The rookie first-rounder averaged 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 9.2 minutes per game in five first-round outings. If he remains out, Keldon Johnson could continue seeing a slight bump in minutes.

Embiid (ankle) is probable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks on Wednesday, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

Embiid is dealing with a right ankle sprain, though the issue isn't expected to be severe enough to stop him from playing Wednesday. Over five appearances during the 2026 postseason to this point, the star big man has averaged 25.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 34.2 minutes per game.

McDaniels recorded 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 104-102 win over San Antonio in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

McDaniels continues to deliver offensively for the Timberwolves this postseason, putting up at least 12 points in seven games thus far on top of his excellent defense. Overall, the forward has averaged 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 36.0 minutes per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the floor during the 2026 playoffs.

Reid closed Monday's 104-102 victory over San Antonio in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes.

Reid's numbers are down slightly in the postseason, which comes as a bit of a surprise with so many injuries on the team. Through seven games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 47.8 percent shooting from the field.

Fox finished with 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 104-102 loss to Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

The star guard came up a bit small in Game 1, scoring a postseason-low 10 points. Fox is still putting together a strong run overall during the playoffs despite Monday's showing, averaging 18.5 points, 6.7 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.0 minutes per game covering six contests.